by DaLea Ellis

Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God.” Ether 12:4

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by Dave Ellis

“What an enormous magnifier is tradition! How a thing grows in the human memory and in the human imagination, when love, worship, and all that lies in the human heart, is there to encourage it.” ~Thomas Carlyle

Yes, traditions are powerful; they remind us of our past, direct us towards our future and comfort us in the present. Before you recheck the name at the top of the article to make sure this is still Dave Ellis, I will say that I’m talking about the tradition of Ward Turkey Bowls.

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Caring for others, the focus of this issue of Desert Saints Magazine, goes to the very heart of membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Indeed, it is the heart of all Christianity. The idea and the practice of looking out for others’ needs as we all walk through this road of life are a comfort and a blessing.

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Sunstone Dental owners Brad and Greg Welch, DDS, know how important supporting their community is to those living there.

The brothers not only donate their time to the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, they also incorporate their dental practice into many community service efforts throughout the year. Greg serves as the first counselor bishop for the Las Palmas Ward and Brad serves as an advisor to young men at the Silverado Ward.

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by Cheryl Stewart Osborn

The hymn “Because I Have Been Given Much” is a family anthem for Glenn and Elisabeth Bingham, formerly of Henderson, Nevada, but now residing in St. George, Utah. It underscores their desire to serve underprivileged people in countries all over the world.

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